Comparison
moby vs plexiglass
Verdict
Pick moby when moby is primarily Go; plexiglass is Python; pick plexiglass when plexiglass is primarily Python; moby is Go.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | moby | plexiglass |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Slowing (157d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- moby
- The Moby Project - a collaborative project for the container ecosystem to assemble container-based systems
- plexiglass
- A toolkit for detecting and protecting against vulnerabilities in Large Language Models (LLMs).
Stars
- moby
- 72k
- plexiglass
- 153
Forks
- moby
- 19k
- plexiglass
- 18
Open issues
- moby
- 3.8k
- plexiglass
- 0
Language
- moby
- Go
- plexiglass
- Python
Adopt for
- moby
- -
- plexiglass
- -
Persona
- moby
- -
- plexiglass
- -
Runtime
- moby
- -
- plexiglass
- -
License
- moby
- Apache-2.0
- plexiglass
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- moby
- Jul 10, 2026
- plexiglass
- Feb 4, 2026
Categories
- moby
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving
- plexiglass
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- moby
- Very active (96%)
- plexiglass
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- moby
- 1d
- plexiglass
- 157d
Open issues (now)
- moby
- 3.8k
- plexiglass
- 0
Security scan
- moby
- No criticals
- plexiglass
- No lockfile
Full report
- moby
- Trust report
- plexiglass
- Trust report
Choose moby if…
- moby is primarily Go; plexiglass is Python.
- Tags unique to moby: go, docker, golang, containers.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- moby ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
When NOT to use moby
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
Choose plexiglass if…
- plexiglass is primarily Python; moby is Go.
- Tags unique to plexiglass: adversarial-attacks, deep-learning, machine-learning, cybersecurity.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
When NOT to use plexiglass
- Last GitHub push was 157 days ago (slowing maintenance, Feb 4, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on plexiglass.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (moby/moby) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (moby/moby) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (moby/moby) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (safellama/plexiglass) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (safellama/plexiglass) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (safellama/plexiglass) · observed Feb 4, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: moby 72k · plexiglass 153 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between moby and plexiglass?
- moby: The Moby Project - a collaborative project for the container ecosystem to assemble container-based systems. plexiglass: A toolkit for detecting and protecting against vulnerabilities in Large Language Models (LLMs).. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose moby over plexiglass?
- Choose moby over plexiglass when moby is primarily Go; plexiglass is Python; Tags unique to moby: go, docker, golang, containers; Also covers Inference & Serving; moby ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When should I choose plexiglass over moby?
- Choose plexiglass over moby when plexiglass is primarily Python; moby is Go; Tags unique to plexiglass: adversarial-attacks, deep-learning, machine-learning, cybersecurity; Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
- When should I avoid moby?
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- When should I avoid plexiglass?
- Last GitHub push was 157 days ago (slowing maintenance, Feb 4, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on plexiglass. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is moby or plexiglass more popular on GitHub?
- moby has more GitHub stars (71,899 vs 153). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are moby and plexiglass open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (moby: Apache-2.0, plexiglass: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to moby or plexiglass?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at moby alternatives and plexiglass alternatives (moby markdown twin, plexiglass markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, moby or plexiglass?
- moby: Very active. plexiglass: Slowing. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for moby and plexiglass?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: moby trust report; plexiglass trust report.